Fact Sheets

Cancer Screening
Cancer screening is any method of looking for cancer before it causes symptoms and may be easier to treat.
Cancer
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow erratically and turn into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diagnosing Cancer
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis. Learn more about these tests.
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
A hereditary cancer syndrome is an inherited syndrome in which there is an increased risk of developing cancer.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the prostate gland. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Neoplasm (Tumor)
Neoplasms or tumors refer to any growth that develops inside or on the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.